LEVEL 17: BOSS FIGHTS
There are six "Boss Fights" you must defeat in order to finish this level.
- You must master each Boss Fight.
- You should do all Boss Fights in order.
- You may redo each Boss Fight as many times as you want.
Boss Fight #1: Vocabulary
I am the master of ALL WORDS!
Learning Objective:
Mastery Challenge:
- Master all the vocabulary words in Level 17.
Mastery Challenge:
- Take the "Level 17 Boss Fight: Vocabulary Quiz."
- There are two versions, one for Handwriting and one for Definition. Pick one version only.
- TARGET: see rubric.
Boss Fight #2: Grammar
No mistakes... OR ELSE!
Learning Objective:
Mastery Challenge:
- Master the following key grammar structures:
- 什么...都...，Duration to Present, 对...有兴趣，另外，连...都/也...，不下，Approx. Numbers (多/差不多)
Mastery Challenge:
- Take the Level 17 Boss Fight: Grammar Quiz.
- Note: You should study the Level 17 Grammar: Flashcards.
- TARGET: see rubric.
Boss Fight #3: Listening (Interpretative Communication)
Can you hear me now?
Learning Objective:
Mastery Task:
- Understand dialogues or narrations about renting an apartment.
Mastery Task:
- Listen to the following audio recordings.
- For each recording, answer the listening questions in the Level 17 Textbook Test.
- TARGET: see rubric.
Boss Fight #4: Reading (Interpretative Communication)
Mispronounced tones make me angry. Very angry.
Learning Objective:
Mastery Challenge:
- Read and understand Lesson 17 of Integrated Chinese Volume 2.
Mastery Challenge:
- Read Lesson 17 aloud (both dialogues).
- Be prepared to answer the Level 17 Reading Comprehension Questions.
- TARGET: see rubric.
Boss Fight #5: Speaking (Interpersonal Communication)
Foolish child, dare you face me? Feel my fluency!
Learning Objective:
Mastery Challenge:
- Master the following key conversation tasks:
- Describe the layout of different living quarters.
- Talk about the features of an apartment that you like or dislike.
- Search for a suitable apartment.
- Discuss and negotiate apartment rent, utilities, and security deposits.
- Talk about how long you have been doing something (up to the present moment).
Mastery Challenge:
- Perform the Level 17 Speaking Role-Play between A RENTER and A LANDLORD.
- TARGET: see rubric.
Boss Fight #6: Writing (Presentational Communication)
The final battle approaches. PROVE your strength...
Learning Objective:
Mastery Challenge:
- Describe living quarters.
Mastery Challenge:
- Write a short essay about your current living quarters.
- Describe how long you've been living here.
- Describe the rooms and furniture.
- Describe the surroundings.
- Describe the rent. (If none exists, what would you charge to someone else, and why?)
- Discuss what you like and dislike.
- At least 3 substantial paragraphs (3 sentences per paragraph).
- Include a title (in Chinese) and double space lines.
- Include and underline all the following key grammar structures:
- 什么...都...，Duration to Present, 对...有兴趣，另外，连...都/也...，不下，Approx. Numbers (多/差不多)
- TARGET: see rubric.
BONUS BOSSES:
You defeated all the Boss Fights... but greater trials still await! Prove your ultimate mastery of Level 17 by conquering these optional challenges:
- GODLIKE: Achieve a 100% score on all Level 17 Boss Fights—zero mistakes!
- TEXTBOOK TEST: Finish the "Level 17 Textbook Test."
- WORKBOOK: Finish the Lesson 17 exercises in the Integrated Chinese Workbook.
- GRAVITY: Play Level : Gravity on Quizlet to 150,000 points and/or a #1 score.
- PROJECTS: Complete all Level 17 Projects.